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  • Renesas Achieves PSA Certification with CRA Compliance

    Renesas Achieves PSA Certification with CRA Compliance

    TOKYO, Japan, Feb 28, 2025 – Renesas Electronics Corp. announced that it has obtained PSA Certified Level 1 certification with the European Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) compliance extension for three of its latest microcontroller Groups (MCUs). The certification, evaluated by Applus+ Laboratories, marks a significant step in Renesas‘ commitment to cybersecurity and compliance with upcoming European regulations.

    The certified RA4L1 MCU Group features low power, 32-bit microcontrollers (MCUs) based on the Arm Cortex-M33 (CM33) core with Arm TrustZone technology, delivering an ideal balance of low voltage operation, low power consumption and high performance. The integrated low power features, advanced security engines, and communication interfaces make the devices ideal for industrial automation, home appliances, smart home, consumer, building/home automation and medical/healthcare applications. 

    The certified RA8E1 and RA8E2 MCU Groups, both based on the Arm Cortex-M85 (CM85) architecture, are designed for a wide range of applications including industrial automation, home appliances, smart home systems, and medical devices. The RA8E1 MCU Group features Arm Helium technology for Vision and Voice AI applications, while the RA8E2 MCU Group incorporates a Graphics LCD for advanced Human-Machine Interface (HMI) solutions.

    PSA Certified has introduced an extension to its Level 1 certification that addresses the compliance requirements of the upcoming European Cyber Resilience Act. The new regulation, set to become mandatory in December 2027, will apply to a broad spectrum of digital products.

    “We’re proud to be at the forefront of IoT security,” said Daryl Khoo, vice president of the embedded processing marketing division at Renesas. “Achieving PSA Certified Level 1 with the CRA compliance extension demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with secure, future-proof solutions.”

    “With the continued adoption of edge AI devices across all markets and new government regulations coming into effect, security must be prioritized to ensure trusted AI deployment, protecting both businesses and consumers,” said David Maidment, senior director, market strategy at Arm. “Initiatives like PSA Certified are fundamental to driving robust device security and we congratulate Renesas on these new certifications which showcase security leadership in the age of AI.”

    Jose Ruiz, cybersecurity BU director at Applus+ Laboratories, added, “We are committed to providing cybersecurity evaluation solutions that boost market trust and help vendors comply with regulatory requirements. Reducing fragmentation in cybersecurity certification is key, and we welcome PSA Certified’s efforts to align with other private schemes as well as governmental requirements.”

    PSA Certified Level 1 provides extra extensions to meet the European RED directive and the UK PSTI regulation. These apply to connected and IoT products, adding value for manufacturers to achieve global security standards. Renesas has also earned PSA Certified Level 3 RoT Component certification for the RA8D1, RA8M1, and RA8T1 MCU Groups. This shows Renesas’ commitment to security, including physical protections for the Root of Trust.

    About Renesas Electronics Corp.

    Renesas Electronics Corp. is a Japanese semiconductor manufacturer headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The company specializes in research, development, design, manufacture, sale, and servicing semiconductor products. Renesas offers a portfolio that includes microcontrollers, analog products, power devices, and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. The products serve various industries, notably automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and Internet of Things (IoT) sectors. As of Dec. 31, 2024, Renesas employs approximately 21,204 individuals worldwide. In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024, Renesas reported revenue of approximately ¥1,348.5 billion, while the company’s operating profit for the same period was approximately ¥223.0 billion.

    About the Applus+ Group

    Applus+ Group, founded in 1996, is a global leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. The company offers a range of solutions, including non-destructive testing, quality control, project management, supplier and facility inspection, asset certification, and integrity services. Applus+ serves diverse industries such as energy, automotive, aerospace, construction, and telecommunications. With a presence in over 65 countries and a workforce exceeding 25,000 employees, the company reported revenues of €2.049 billion in 2022. Applus+ operates through several divisions, including Energy & Industry, Laboratories, Automotive, and IDIADA, providing specialized services like statutory vehicle inspections, product testing, system certification, and automotive engineering solutions.

  • PioCreat 3D Takes Over HALOT Resin Printer Line from Creality

    PioCreat 3D Takes Over HALOT Resin Printer Line from Creality

    PioCreat 3D Product Lineup

    SHENZHEN, China, Feb 24, 2025 – PioCreat 3D has announced that Creality’s consumer HALOT line of resin 3D printers has merged into the PioCreat brand. The move empowers PioCreat 3D to operate the HALOT series autonomously, adapting to evolving market demands and driving innovation in the resin 3D printing sector.

    A Strategic Move for Enhanced Market Focus

    The HALOT series of resin 3D printers, known for their precision, reliability, and ease of use, has garnered positive feedback from users worldwide. The spin-off of the HALOT series into PioCreat 3D is a planned move that enables PioCreat to apply its industrial-grade expertise to the photocuring printing field, overcoming technical challenges and driving the collaborative development of consumer-grade and industrial-grade products.

    Empower Innovation with PioCreat 3D

    “This is an exciting chapter for both PioCreat 3D and the HALOT series,” said Fred Liu, one of the founders of Creality and PioCreat 3D. “With over nine years of experience in the 3D printing industry and technical expertise, we are poised to redefine resin 3D printing, delivering solutions that empower industries and creators worldwide.”

    Operating independently, PioCreat can respond to market trends, develop targeted solutions, and push the boundaries of the HALOT series in sectors like jewelry, dental, engineering, and manufacturing.

    Commitment to Excellence

    Users of the HALOT series will continue receiving software updates, technical support, and warranty services with consistent quality and dependability. PioCreat 3D will also introduce a dedicated website and support channels to enhance the user experience.

    Looking Ahead

    PioCreat 3D will launch new advancements under the HALOT series while staying committed to the dependability that users expect through ongoing improvement and innovation.

    Source: PioCreat 3D

    About PioCreat 3D

    Established in 2015, PioCreat 3D specializes in the research, development, production, and sales of industrial-grade 3D printers and related materials. Serving industries such as dentistry, jewelry, advertising signage, medical care, automotive manufacturing, and art design, PioCreat offers a product portfolio that includes pellet 3D printers, dental and jewelry 3D printers, consumer 3D printers, and specialized resins. The company operates a 10,000-square-meter production base in Shenzhen, China, encompassing advanced R&D centers, 3D printing laboratories, and modern production lines. Operating from a 20,000-square-meter production facility, the company employs over 2,000 professionals dedicated to research, development, production, and sales. The company’s commitment to quality is evidenced by certifications such as FCC, EU RoHS, UL, and European CE, ensuring compliance with international standards.

  • Creaform Launches Next-Gen Software for Improved 3D Scanning, Inspection

    Creaform Launches Next-Gen Software for Improved 3D Scanning, Inspection

    Image: Creaform

    LÉVIS, Canada, Feb 24, 2025 – Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and a worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, has progressed forward in its software offering, reflecting an evolution by introducing Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite, that leverage the hardware-software synergy to deliver a complete 360° 3D scanning solution.

    Through its new intuitive user interface (UI), user-friendly tools, embedded content, and streamlined onboarding tools for new users, the newly reinvented software solutions were carefully designed to adapt to its users’ journey and workflow. Representing the culmination of over 20 years of experience, the additions complete Creaform’s comprehensive 3D measurement solution, metrology-grade scanners and optical CMM, intuitive software, support system, online training, and technical content.

    The Creaform.OS platform provides all acquisition modules designed to provide the best 3D measurement experience across all Creaform systems, with the Scan, Probe, and Photogrammetry modules. It also includes a multitude of significant improvements and features:

    • New innovative interface: Completely redesigned UI to be workflow-oriented, it structures the core functionality with segmentation based on the major steps of each application.
    • Customizable: New homepage, new menu structure, toolbars placement, preconfigured files for specific applications and many more options enable users to modulate the platforms to fit their unique tasks and applications.
    • The new Insight channel: An integrated communication channel that enables Creaform to share complementary training tools, success stories from other clients, and new products with all users.
    • On-boarding tools: The platform integrates several training tools and loading tips to empower users to learn the software on their own, simplifying new employees’ integration.
    • New maximized 3D viewer: A new multiple sources lightning engine as well as additional space to view the data ensure optimal data visualization.

    Image: Creaform

    The Creaform Metrology Suite, on the other hand, provides a complete portfolio of application software modules designed for any metrology task:

    • Scan-to-CAD module: Intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for transferring data extracted from 3D scans to any CAD platform.
    • Inspection module: Comprehensive and powerful software designed for efficient and accurate dimensional inspections.
    • Automation module: User-friendly and integrated programming platform for deploying automated quality control solutions.
    • Dynamic tracking module: Dynamic tracking module enabling simultaneous position and orientation of multiple objects in space and time.

    “Engineered with optimal UX in mind, these platforms provide a versatile suite of tools designed to simplify operations, solve industry-specific challenges, and promote long-term growth,” explains Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, director of product management at Creaform, before adding, “Innovation Takes Form in every aspect of Creaform’s hardware and software solutions, establishing partnerships founded on trust, adaptability, and technologies that not only meet today’s needs but shape the future.”

    Source: Creaform

    About Creaform

    Founded in 2002, Creaform specializes in developing and manufacturing portable 3D measurement technologies and engineering services. Their product lineup includes 3D scanners, portable coordinate measuring machines (CMMs), automated quality control solutions, and optical coordinate measuring systems. The tools serve applications like 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive testing, product development, and numerical simulation. Creaform’s solutions are utilized across multiple industries, including automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries, manufacturing, oil and gas, power generation, and research and education. Creaform operates in over 85 countries through 14 local offices and a network of more than 125 distributors. In 2013, AMETEK, a global industrial technology provider, acquired the company. As of 2023, Creaform employs approximately 527 individuals.

  • P2i Unveils 18L Machine for Advanced Liquid Protection Tech

    P2i Unveils 18L Machine for Advanced Liquid Protection Tech

    Image: P2i

    MILTON PARK, UK, Feb 21, 2025 – P2i is using the West Midlands-based manufacturer to help it bring its new 18L machine to market, delivering a solution that applies the thinnest, most robust liquid protection possible to mobile phones, medical implants, and automotive electronics.

    The new system takes up all the firm’s capabilities and condenses them into a smaller, standalone unit that is less than half the previous model’s footprint and can be used on any shop floor worldwide.

    It took PP C&A six months to complete the idea and machine design files being sent to produce the machine that has already been sold to five customers worldwide.

    “PP Control & Automation has been our manufacturing partner for more than half of our company life and its ‘DNA’ was embedded into our hugely successful existing machines. Getting them involved in our next generation 18L model at the earliest possible stage was the natural decision,” explained Phil Millard, head of engineering at P2i.

    Phil Millard, Head of Engineering at P2i. Image: P2i

    “It’s proven New Product Introduction (NPI) expertise was at the heart of the build, identifying a host of cost downs and build efficiencies and, importantly, assisting with the production engineering process.”

    He continued, “Completing the first build in six months was some achievement. This incredibly quick turnaround was only made possible due to the entrenched relationship we share and the complete transparency we hold, where iterations are welcomed and acted upon to improve the process and the end-use application.”

    P2i’s coating technology works at the molecular level thanks to its unique Plasma Enhanced Vapor Deposition chamber.

    Image: P2i

    Despite global challenges leading to unprecedented supply chain disruption and soaring energy prices, the ambitious nano-coating specialist has continued to increase its international presence, customer satisfaction levels, and market diversification.

    Tony Hague, CEO at PP Control & Automation, picked up the story, “NPI is all about learning as you go and settling upon the best possible production method, driving out costs and identifying where we can speed up the build.


    “Our partnership with P2i is a fantastic example of how strategic outsourcing should work. On the 18L, we have been able to eliminate 20 hours from the build process, whilst still delivering the performance and quality demanded by the client.

    “To develop a high-tech machine in just six months is some achievement, but I believe we’ll be even quicker next time. We both view iterations as a great learning process and this approach has delivered some fantastic bottom-line benefits.”

    P2i is expecting demand for these systems to outstrip earlier models, and PP Control & Automation has responded by building a dedicated cell capable of creating tens of units every week.

    On this particular model, PP C&A has taken on more supply chain responsibilities and is offering ‘Factory Acceptance Tests’, meaning when machines head to Oxfordshire they have been tested and are working efficiently.

    Image: P2i

    Martin Tolliday, chief operating officer at P2i, concluded, “Our expertise is in designing and developing machines that can apply ultra-thin coatings to a wide range of applications, helping increasingly reduce the amount of e-waste produced across the world every year.”

    “Our technology is our USP and, to get the most out of it, we leverage PP C&A’s 50 years+ of machine build expertise as our manufacturing partner. It is a vitally important relationship that is pivotal to us growing and taking advantage of new opportunities.”

    “The partnership is only going to get stronger. Whilst our 18L model is being rolled out, we are already working on the next generation of equipment that will provide the fastest and largest coating application capability we’ve ever produced.”

    Source: P2i

    About P2i

    P2i, established in 2004, is a UK-based company specializing in ultra-thin plasma nano-coatings that provide liquid repellency and protection for various products. Serving industries such as electronics, lifestyle, life sciences, filtration, energy, military, and institutional sectors, P2i’s patented pulsed plasma deposition process enhances product durability without altering its appearance or functionality. Headquartered in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, P2i operates globally, with facilities in the United States and offices in Shenzhen, China, and Taipei City, Taiwan. The company employs over 190 people globally at its facilities in Oxford in the UK, Shenzhen in China, and satellite offices in Asia and the rest of the world, including technical/sales offices in India and the USA. Growth-stage private equity investors, including ADV Partners, Ombu Group, Unilever Ventures, and Circularity Capital privately own P2i. Their innovative coating has been applied to over 20 billion products worldwide, reducing electronic waste and enhancing product longevity.

  • SurplusGLOBAL Launches AI-Powered Global Platform ‘SemiMarket’

    SurplusGLOBAL Launches AI-Powered Global Platform ‘SemiMarket’

    SurplusGLOBAL Launches AI-Powered Global Platform ‘SemiMarket’ to Drive Innovation in the Legacy Semiconductor Ecosystem. Image: SurplusGLOBAL, Inc.

    SEOUL, South Korea, Feb 13, 2025 – For the last 25 years, SurplusGLOBAL has supplied various legacy semiconductor equipment and parts solutions to fabs worldwide. The company sources obsolete parts and develops alternatives. They also recycle components by dismantling used equipment and provide RF and PCB repair through their subsidiary, EQ GLOBAL. Despite these efforts, meeting the varying needs of customers continues to be a challenge.

    Recognizing the need for a unified platform to collaborate with legacy semiconductor equipment and parts companies and address supply chain issues, SurplusGLOBAL has been developing ‘SemiMarket,’ an AI-powered global marketplace, investing tens of billions of won (approximately USD 20–50 million) over the past five years through partnerships with companies worldwide.

    Optimized Trading Environment with Global Network and AI Recommendation System

    Leveraging its extensive global network and customer solution capabilities built from supplying over 60,000 used equipment units to more than 6,000 companies worldwide, SurplusGLOBAL is establishing SemiMarket as a hybrid online-offline platform.

    SemiMarket efficiently connects buyers and sellers through its AI-driven recommendation system, supported by global networking and fulfillment services. This collaborative ecosystem of thousands of companies aims to resolve supply chain crises within the legacy semiconductor industry. Scheduled to launch in December 2025, SemiMarket.com is recruiting over 500 seller partners and has already attracted interest from semiconductor fabs and parts dealers.

    Construction of the World’s Largest Semiconductor Equipment Parts Mall

    Recognizing the limitations of an online marketplace alone, SurplusGLOBAL is also constructing the ‘SemiMarket Parts Mall,’ a 39,670 square meter facility near its existing 69,422 square meter semiconductor equipment cluster. Slated for completion in May 2026, the facility will offer parts storage and display, parts recycling through equipment dismantling, and refurbishment services.

    SurplusGLOBAL is responding to requests from parts manufacturers and distributors by broadening its product range to include new parts and consumables. Discussions are underway with semiconductor equipment makers and parts suppliers about opening stores in the mall. Companies involved will enjoy comprehensive services, including sales, storage, repair, packaging, and logistics.

    Strengthening Global Repair Services with EQ GLOBAL’s Active Participation

    One of SemiMarket’s core services is the enhancement of repair solutions. EQ GLOBAL, a subsidiary of SurplusGLOBAL, is the world’s most significant semiconductor parts RF and PCB repair company, with over 100 experts providing repair services in South Korea, Singapore, and China. Building on 24 years of accumulated expertise, EQ GLOBAL aims to deliver a broader range of repair services to SemiMarket customers.

    Aiming to Become the World’s Largest Legacy Semiconductor Platform

    Through SemiMarket, SurplusGLOBAL plans to attract thousands of domestic and international buyers annually, creating synergies with global buyers visiting the SurplusGLOBAL Semiconductor Equipment Cluster for used equipment purchases. The company aims to transform its current website, SurplusGLOBAL.com, that attracts 3,000 daily visitors, into SemiMarket, to reach 50,000 daily visitors by the end of 2026, establishing itself as the world’s largest platform for legacy semiconductor equipment and parts.

    CEO Bruce Kim. Image: SurplusGLOBAL

    Bruce Kim, CEO of SurplusGLOBAL, stated, “SemiMarket is a platform business I’ve dreamed of for 25 years. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve aimed to establish a B2B e-commerce platform for global inventory and idle assets, but technical limitations led to early setbacks. However, over the past 25 years, we’ve built the necessary networks, databases, and market experience, and with recent advances in AI technology, the SemiMarket project has finally become a reality.”He added, “SemiMarket will revolutionize the highly inefficient legacy semiconductor parts market through an AI-powered platform. With strong partnerships and collaboration systems with numerous customers, I am confident this business will be a resounding success.”

    SurplusGLOBAL to Showcase SemiMarket at SEMICON KOREA 2025

    Meanwhile, SurplusGLOBAL will participate in ‘SEMICON KOREA 2025‘ at COEX in Seoul from Feb 19 to 21, where it will display its AI-powered global platform, SemiMarket, along with innovative solutions for transforming the legacy semiconductor ecosystem.

    Source: SurplusGLOBAL, Inc.

    About SurplusGLOBAL

    SurplusGLOBAL, Inc., established in 2000, is a South Korea-based company specializing in purchasing, selling, refurbishing, and renting used semiconductor equipment. Headquartered in Yongin-si, South Korea, the company serves various industries, including semiconductor front-end and back-end processes, display, LED, solar, and PCB assembly. Over the years, SurplusGLOBAL has supplied over 50,000 used semiconductor equipment units globally, providing integrated customer solutions such as sales, remarketing, sourcing, and consulting services. As of 2024, the company employs approximately 78 individuals. In the fiscal year 2023, SurplusGLOBAL reported approximately $127 million in revenues.

  • BRKZ Raises $17M for Online Market for Construction Material

    BRKZ Raises $17M for Online Market for Construction Material

    RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Feb 12, 2025 –  BRKZ announced that it has completed its Series A funding at $17M, bringing total funding to $22.5M, to scale its technology platform that’s revolutionizing how contractors source and purchase building materials.

    The funding includes a $8M Series A2 round closed in Jan 2025, complemented by $1M in venture debt from Capifly, following the initial $8M Series A1 round from December 2023. All existing investors strongly recommitted, including BECO Capital, Aramco’s Waed, 9900 Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, RZM Investment, Class 5 Global, MISY Ventures, Knollwood Investment Advisory, and Fluent Ventures.

    Founded in 2023 by Ibrahim Manna, serial entrepreneur and former managing director at Careem, BRKZ emerged from firsthand experience with construction industry inefficiencies. “Traditional procurement in construction is highly fragmented and manual, often requiring contractors to juggle multiple suppliers, long negotiations, and delayed payments,” said Ibrahim Manna, founder and CEO of BRKZ. “This funding will help us double down on tech development, enhance our BNPL offering aligned with construction cash flow cycles, and expand into cross-border trading.”

    Unlike traditional procurement methods, BRKZ’s platform combines a tech-enabled marketplace with embedded financing solutions, transforming how contractors and suppliers interact. Through its digital platform, contractors can access over 7,000 SKUs from more than 1,100 local suppliers, receiving competitive quotes within 20 minutes. The platform’s built-in financing options align with construction cash flow cycles, addressing a critical pain point in the industry.

    The platform’s adoption validates its approach. Since launching its Series A1, BRKZ has grown revenue fourfold during 2024, serving more than 850 unique contractors and factories across flagship projects like King Salman Park, Neom, and Red Sea. The company has expanded its delivery network to over 40 cities across Saudi Arabia, with offices in three major regions, while processing $350m (SAR 1.3 billion) in RFQs through its platform.

    Real-world applications demonstrate the platform’s transformative impact. A contractor working in KSA’s central region, awarded a project in the western region, used BRKZ to price and procure materials from local suppliers despite having no team in the project location. Similarly, a local cement block factory broke traditional geographical constraint by listing on BRKZ, expanding its customer base while sourcing raw materials through the platform.

    AbdulRauf H. Al-Matar, AGM at AlRashed building materials commented: “Partnering with BRKZ has revolutionized how we connect with contractors and streamline our operations. Their innovative approach to digitizing the construction industry is setting a new standard for efficiency and growth.”

    Tamer Salah, CEO at AlMimar AlAraby for general contracting added: “Working with BRKZ has been a game-changer for us. Their focus on understanding contractors’ needs and delivering tailored solutions has made it easier to meet tight deadlines and exceed customer expectations. BRKZ’s highly advanced technology provides the best e-commerce platform, which makes it easy to manage my orders and get automated updates on their status.”

    The construction market in MENA offers significant opportunity, driven by large projects transforming the region. Key initiatives such as Neom, The Red Sea Project, and King Salman Park, along with upcoming events like Expo 2030 and the FIFA World Cup in Saudi Arabia, highlight the pressing need for innovative, technology-based solutions. These solutions aim to improve procurement processes and increase efficiency.

    Dany Farha, co-founder and managing partner at BECO Capital, commented: “The construction industry is foundational to the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and is ripe for technology and organizational optimization. The BRKZ team has executed its product and operational roadmap to drive efficiencies in this rapidly scaling sector, and we’re excited to continue supporting them in their next chapter. BRKZ’s financing product will complement their digitized procurement platform and address customer cash flow challenges. Having known Ibrahim and the team for years, we’ve seen firsthand their agility, prudence, and unique skill set that enable them to fulfill their promise of digitizing this industry.”

    In 2025, BRKZ plans to open offices in the northern and southern regions of Saudi Arabia. The company plans to grow its supplier network in global markets, especially in China and India. BRKZ will keep improving its technology platform and financing solutions. The strategy will strengthen its position as a complete solution for construction procurement in the MENA region.

    Source: BRKZ

    About BRKZ

    Established in 2022 and headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, BRKZ is a B2B construction technology startup that offers an online marketplace for building materials. The platform streamlines procurement by providing registration, request-for-quotation issuance via WhatsApp or website, and efficient quotation management. BRKZ aims to empower contractors and builders in the MENA region by bridging materials, equipment, manpower, and financing needs through technology. As of early 2024, the company has facilitated over $170 million in quotations across nearly 1,200 products from more than 350 suppliers. In February 2024, BRKZ secured an $8 million Series A funding round led by 9900 Capital and BECO Capital, bringing its total funding to approximately $14 million. The company employs between 21 to 40 individuals.

  • 7EDGE Selects AWS Lambda for Serverless Innovation

    7EDGE Selects AWS Lambda for Serverless Innovation

    7EDGE achieves AWS Lambda Service Delivery. Photo: 7EDGE

    BENGALURU, India, Feb 11, 2025 – 7EDGE has announced that it received the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Service Delivery designation for AWS Lambda. This designation shows that 7EDGE adheres to best practices and has successfully delivered AWS services to clients.

    Achieving the AWS Service Delivery designation differentiates 7EDGE as an AWS Partner Network (APN), recognizing that 7EDGE follows best practices and has proven successful in delivering AWS services to end customers through AWS’s serverless computing technology.

    Cedan Christopher Misquith, manager of engineering management at 7EDGE, says, “AWS Lambda propels our clients into the future, offering scalable, efficient, and event-driven solutions. Its serverless architecture eliminates infrastructure burdens, empowering 7EDGE to deliver applications rapidly. This accelerates client innovation, reduces time-to-market, optimizes costs, and positions them for long-term success.”

    7EDGE leverages the power of AWS Lambda to drive digital transformation and modernize applications. AWS Lambda is a serverless computing service that eliminates the need for traditional infrastructure management, allowing 7EDGE and the customer to focus on innovation and development. By harnessing features like automatic scaling, pay-as-you-go pricing, and built-in fault tolerance, 7EDGE provides scalable, affordable, and dependable solutions. The options fulfill the needs of today’s technology-driven world.

    Building on past successes, including the AWS well-architected partner program and AWS SaaS consulting competency, 7EDGE is committed to delivering innovative, cloud-native solutions.

    About 7EDGE

    7EDGE, founded in 2010 and headquartered in Bengaluru, India, is an Internet-first company specializing in digital transformation for brands and businesses. Their services cover technology consulting, UI/UX design, application development, DevOps, managed cloud services, big data analytics, and AI. They cater to industries including healthcare, manufacturing, media, retail, and consumer products. As of March 31, 2022, 7EDGE reported an annual revenue of approximately $450,000. Over the past decade, they have completed over 500 web and mobile application projects for clients across the USA, UK, UAE, Germany, Seychelles, India, and Singapore.

    Source: 7EDGE

  • SEGGER Enhances SystemView with Multicore Support

    SEGGER Enhances SystemView with Multicore Support

    MONHEIM AM RHEIN, Germany, Feb 10, 2025 – SEGGER’s real-time software verification and visualization tool SystemView has been enhanced with multicore support, expanding its capabilities to systems with multiple CPU cores on a single chip.

    Using SEGGER Real-Time Transfer technology, a single J-Link debug probe can collect data from multiple cores in real time. Data is streamed to the host and is analyzed and visualized instantaneously. All events are recorded and can be saved for analysis and documentation purposes. For every core that runs instrumented firmware, recordable events include task context switches, interrupt executions, function calls, heap and stack usage, data samples, log messages, and more.

    Each core records events to its own SystemView channel, just as it would do in a single-core recording scenario. Each CPU core can be viewed individually or as a combined group of all cores, making CPU interaction and related timing easy to see and verify.

    Visualization of recorded data in SystemView’s DataPlot window. Image: Segger

    SystemView is multi-platform (Linux, macOS, and Windows) and can be easily downloaded for use on Arm, Intel, or Apple silicon. Under SEGGER’s Friendly License, no registration is required to download SystemView. Use is free of charge for educational and non-commercial purposes, and the software can be evaluated with no limits on code size, features, or time.

    Included with SystemView are sample recordings, which aid users in obtaining an overview of how the tool works. No hardware is needed to get started, and it takes just five minutes to download, install, and begin evaluation.

    “SystemView is unique in the industry, and multicore support makes it even more so,” says Johannes Lask, product manager for SystemView at SEGGER. “We ask everyone who sees the potential here to simply give the tool a try. No product should hit the market without SystemView verification!”

    SystemView’s instrumentation enables recording for a variety of real-time operating systems (RTOSs), as well as for applications with no operating system; and its multicore support extends this flexibility to each core in a respective system. Every core can run a different application and RTOS.

    With SystemView’s multicore support, no inter-core synchronization is required for multicore recording. Cores are not required to all run at the same speed; instead, each core can run on its own clock. Timestamps are generated with a single CPU cycle, down to one nanosecond of resolution. The timestamps are also correlated, and a unified system time is shown across all cores, so that users can see exactly what is happening on each core, in lockstep, as time passes.

    About SEGGER

    SEGGER Microcontroller GmbH, founded in 1992 by Rolf Segger, is a privately held company headquartered in Monheim am Rhein, Germany. Specializing in embedded systems, SEGGER offers software and hardware tools, including RTOS, middleware libraries, debugging and trace probes, integrated development environments (IDEs), and in-system programmers. The products serve industries such as automotive, industrial automation, consumer electronics, and medical devices. With over 30 years of experience, SEGGER has established a global presence, operating offices in the United States and China, and maintaining a network of distributors worldwide.

    Source: SEGGER

  • 3M Joins US-JOINT Consortium for Semiconductor Tech R&D

    3M Joins US-JOINT Consortium for Semiconductor Tech R&D

    ST. PAUL, MN, Feb 10, 2025 – 3M is expanding its commitment to the semiconductor industry by joining the US-JOINT Consortium, a partnership of 12 semiconductor suppliers. The consortium leads research and development in next-gen packaging and back-end processing technologies for next-gen semiconductors. This effort is supported by a new facility in Silicon Valley.

    “As the demands of AI and other high performance computing technologies increase, suppliers must work together to provide comprehensive solutions to tough challenges on increasingly shorter timelines.” said Steven Vander Louw, 3M’s president of display and electronics product platforms. “The companies in the US-JOINT Consortium represent US and Japanese innovation leaders in a range of advanced packaging technologies. 3M is pleased to join the consortium in order to bring our decades of materials science expertise, across more than 50 technology platforms, to help address these challenges.”

    For more than 25 years, 3M has been a supplier of materials and processing aids for semiconductor polishing, advanced packaging, and chip transport applications. Teaming up with industry leaders continues to reinforce 3M’s commitment to be an integrated total solutions provider for the semiconductor industry.

    The consortium was founded in 2023 and led by Japan-based Resonac, a leader in the semiconductor and electronics industry.

    “We are delighted to welcome 3M to the US-JOINT Consortium,” said Hidenori Abe, CTO for semiconductor materials, Resonac. “3M’s expertise in materials science and commitment to innovation in advanced packaging device and process solutions will be an asset as we work together to solve difficult technical and integration challenges for customers onshore in the United States.”

    The new US-JOINT Consortium R&D facility is expected to be unveiled later in 2025 in conjunction with a public launch event.

    About 3M

    3M, established in 1902 as the Minnesota mining and manufacturing company, is a diversified technology conglomerate headquartered in Maplewood, MN. 3M has developed a vast array of products, including adhesives, abrasives, laminates, personal protective equipment, window films, paint protection films, electronic circuits, and optical films. The company serves multiple industries such as electronics, telecommunications, industrial, consumer and office, healthcare, and safety sectors. In 2023, 3M reported sales of $33 billion and employed approximately 85,000 people globally.

    Source: 3M

  • Altium Acquires Part Analytics for Its AI-based Supply Chain Insight

    Altium Acquires Part Analytics for Its AI-based Supply Chain Insight

    SAN DIEGO, CA, Jan 27, 2025 – Altium announced that it has completed the acquisition of Milwaukee-based Part Analytics. Part Analytics provides the electronics industry’s leading AI-powered supply chain management platform, that enables manufacturers to make informed decisions for large-scale component planning and procurement, particularly at the enterprise level.

    The acquisition will bring parts and component management application to Altium’s cloud-based platform, Altium 365. This addition will serve new customer groups in the supply chain and procurement, including electronics supply chain and category managers, encouraging collaboration across industry domains. It also aligns with Altium’s enterprise solutions by providing supply chain features for enterprise businesses. The system includes parts catalog covering entire programs, an element in achieving full Electronics Lifecycle Management.

    “Altium’s acquisition of Part Analytics represents a further step forward toward our vision of a fully connected electronics value chain and Electronics Lifecycle Management system for enterprise organizations,” said Aram Mirkazemi, president of Altium. “Part Analytics will play an important role in our transformative pursuit of the electronics industry,” he added.

     Part Analytics’ Part IQ offers supply chain details of critical components so design and sourcing teams can determine reliable suppliers and monitor inventory levels across multiple suppliers and distributors in real time.

    Jithendra Palasagaram, founder & chief executive officer at Part Analytics, said, “By joining Altium, Part Analytics’ electronics supply management platform will become part of a vast, connected electronics creation ecosystem in which customers can more efficiently execute design, sourcing, component acquisition, and lifecycle management through a single platform. Customers can continue to expect the same great product experience and customer support from Part Analytics going forward as part of Altium.”

    Part Analytics procurement application was built specifically for electronics to make supply chains more cost efficient, resilient, and agile, enabling more effective supply chain management. Integrating Part Analytics’ capabilities into Altium’s electronics creation ecosystem enhances the enterprise-level solution by adding advanced fulfillment functionality to existing sourcing capabilities.

    About Altium

    Altium Limited, founded in 1985, is a leading global provider of electronic design automation (EDA) software, specializing in printed circuit board (PCB) design and development solutions. Altium serves industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer electronics, telecommunications, medical devices, and industrial automation. Headquartered in San Diego, California, the company has grown with a strong presence in key global markets. As of 2023, Altium reported an annual revenue of $263.3 million and employs approximately 790-1,200 people worldwide. In 2024, Altium was acquired by Renesas Electronics, further strengthening its market position. Altium brings decades of experience, consistently creating design tools that support teamwork and connectivity in electronics design.

    Source: Altium